How to pronounce eerily
Say it like IR-ih-lee. Eerily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IR).
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- IR
- ih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eerily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of eerily
American and British speakers say eerily in essentially the same way: /ˈɪrɪli/ in the US and /ˈɪrɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: IR-ih-lee.
What does eerily mean?
- In an eerie manner.
Where does eerily come from?
From eerie + -ly. Compare Old English earglīċe, earhlīċe (“in a cowardly manner, timidly, fearfully”).
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Words that rhyme with eerily
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Questions about saying eerily
How do you pronounce eerily?
Say IR-ih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪrɪli/. In British English it is /ˈɪrɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eerily?
Eerily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IR). Broken into parts: IR · ih · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say eerily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪrɪli/ and the British form is /ˈɪrɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.